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RO68 EVD

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,562 mi
Last recorded114,562 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO68 EVD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 114,562 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 107,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 95,389 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2023 77,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 77,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres stepped/out of shape

Fail 12 Nov 2021 54,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres stepped/out of shape

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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RO68 EVD is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO68 EVD registered?

RO68 EVD is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 November 2018.

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